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July 2006 Issue
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Planning Capability
Delegates at the Defence + Industry Conference 2006 were briefed that the potential exists for Australian defence industry to take on about $48 billion worth of Defence work between now and 2016.
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One fleet fits all
MRH90 a troop-lift and replacement for Sea King and Black Hawk
Government has approved the $2 billion acquisition of 34 Multi Role Helicopters (MRH 90) to replace Navy’s Sea King and Army’s Black Hawk fleets.
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Planning ahead
A competitive capital and some strategic positioning through sector plans seems to be working for South Australia’s defence industry with significant contracts being awarded recently to prime players in the state.
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Australia takes on a complex project
Labelled the largest, most complex naval procurement in Australia ’s history Defence Materiel Organisation’s (DMO) Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) program has earned its title.
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Open discussions with industry
The Age and Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) recently published selected parts of an unauthorised recording of a private meeting on 23 June between the Chief Executive Officer of the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO), Dr Steve Gumley, and representatives of companies supplying clothing and personal equipment for the Australian Defence Force.
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Land Systems Division
The Year Ahead
As the operational tempo increased for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) over the last year, so too did the tempo at the Defence Materiel Organisation’s (DMO) Land Systems Division (LSD), which equips and sustains designated Land Systems for the ADF.
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Industry Discusses Policy
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DMO restructure
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Assistance in accessing export markets
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High Technology Defence Exports
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Working together to secure Defence capability
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Joint Strike Fighter updates
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Procurement Improvement Program industry consultation
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Minister launches publication
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 Remember When? |
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We Supplied the Yanks ?
During World War II (WWII) Australia manufactured and supplied large quantities of goods and provided many services to United States Forces both in Australia and throughout the Pacific Theatre of operations.
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 Innovations |
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Virtual sergeants: Technology based training leads the way
A sophisticated interactive 3D package developed by the Army’s Training Technology Centre (TCC) sends trainees into virtual action against enemy forces that have landed on our shores.
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 Small to Medium Enterprises |
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Expanding their market
At the Defence + Industry Conference 2006 Defence Minister, the Hon Dr Brendan Nelson announced a review of defence industry policy, emphasising the importance of ensuring that there is a place in the sun for small to medium enterprises (SME) and of examining export potential.
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 Upcoming Events |
| 2006
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| August |
Tue
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Sydney Defence + Industry Regional Briefing, National Maritime Museum, Pyrmont, registration $130
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Thu
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Newcastle Defence + Industry Regional Briefing, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle, registration $70
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Fri
11 |
Melbourne Defence + Industry Regional Briefing, Palladium at Crown, Southbank, registration $150
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Tue
15 |
Adelaide Defence + Industry Regional Briefing, Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, registration $120
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Tue
15 |
Albury Defence + Industry Regional Briefing, Commercial Club, Albury, registration $40
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Thu
17 |
Perth Defence + Industry Regional Briefing, Southern Cross Ballroom, The Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, registration $100
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Tue
22 |
Brisbane Defence + Industry Regional Briefing, Brisbane Technology Park, Technology and Conference Centre, Eight Mile Plains, registration $40
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Thu
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Darwin Defence + Industry Regional Briefing, Darwin Airport Resort, Marrara, registration $100
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Fri
25 |
Cairns Defence + Industry Regional Briefing, Cairns Colonial Club Resort, Cairns, registration $45
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Tue
29 |
Hobart Defence + Industry Regional Briefing, Anglesea Barracks Officers Mess, Hobart, registration $40
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| September |
Mon
25 -28 |
4th Annual SEPGSM Australian Conference,
Grand Hyatt
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| October |
Wed
18 |
AEEMA Excellence Awards, Melbourne
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Inside the DMO |
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Portfolio Budget Statements 2011-12 |
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2011 Public Defence Capability Plan |
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Defence Annual Report 2010-11 |
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DMO Major Projects Report 2010-11 |
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Defence Industry Policy Statement 2010 |
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Defence Procurement Policy Manual |
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Rizzo Report |
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